Fast Times at Ridgemont High
At Ridgemont High, only the rules get busted!
1982 | 90m | English
Popularity: 2 (history)
| Director: | Amy Heckerling |
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| Writer: | Cameron Crowe |
| Staring: |
| Based on the real-life adventures chronicled by Cameron Crowe, Fast Times follows a group of high school students growing up in Southern California. Stacy Hamilton and Mark Ratner are looking for love, and are helped along by their older classmates, Linda Barrett and Mike Damone. Jeff Spicoli, a perpetually stoned surfer faces-off with the resolute teacher, Mr. Hand. Hilarity and heartbreak ensue. | |
| Release Date: | Aug 13, 1982 |
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| Director: | Amy Heckerling |
| Writer: | Cameron Crowe |
| Genres: | Comedy |
| Keywords | rock 'n' roll, based on novel or book, friendship, high school, shopping mall, bong, teacher, coming of age, marijuana, loss of virginity, drug humor, teen movie, stoner, irreverence, teen comedy, woman director, teenager |
| Production Companies | Universal Pictures, Refugee Films |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $27,100,000
Budget: $4,500,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Sep 22, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Judge Reinhold | Brad Hamilton |
| Sean Penn | Jeff Spicoli |
| Jennifer Jason Leigh | Stacy Hamilton |
| Phoebe Cates | Linda Barrett |
| Brian Backer | Mark "Rat" Ratner |
| Robert Romanus | Mike Damone |
| Ray Walston | Mr. Hand |
| Scott Thomson | Arnold |
| Vincent Schiavelli | Mr. Vargas |
| Amanda Wyss | Lisa |
| D.W. Brown | Ron Johnson |
| Forest Whitaker | Charles Jefferson |
| Kelli Maroney | Cindy |
| Tom Nolan | Dennis Taylor |
| Blair Tefkin | Pat Bernardo |
| Eric Stoltz | Stoner Bud |
| Stanley Davis Jr. | Jefferson's Brother |
| James Russo | Robber |
| James Bolt | Greg |
| Nicolas Cage | Brad's Bud |
| Reginald Farmer | Vice Principal |
| Anthony Edwards | Stoner Bud |
| Pamela Springsteen | Dina Phillips |
| Stuart Cornfeld | Pirate King |
| Sonny Carl Davis | Businessman |
| Michael Wyle | Brad's Bud |
| David Price | Desmond |
| Patrick Brennan | Curtis Spicoli |
| Julie Guilmette | Perry's Pizza Waitress |
| Shelly O'Neill | Perry's Pizza Waitress |
| Stu Nahan | Himself |
| Duane Tucker | Dr. Brandt |
| Martin Brest | Dr. Miller |
| Douglas Brian Martin | Angry Twin |
| Steven M. Martin | Angry Twin |
| Taylor Negron | Himself |
| Kenny Lawrence | Ticket Customer |
| John Hollander | Ticket Customer |
| Ricky Redlich | Ticket Customer |
| Nancy Wilson | Beautiful Girl in Car |
| David Resnik | Reeves Nevo & The Cinch |
| Erick Leroy Burdette | Reeves Nevo & The Cinch |
| David Doolittle | Reeves Nevo & The Cinch |
| Tom B. Bralley | Reeves Nevo & The Cinch |
| Reeves Nevo | Reeves Nevo & The Cinch |
| Virginia Peters | Restaurant Waitress |
| Laurie Hendricks | Nurse |
| Lois Brandt | Mrs. O'Rourke |
| Ellen Fenwick | Stacey's Mom |
| Cherie Effron | Girl #1 |
| Suzanne Marie Fava | Girl #2 |
| Lana Clarkson | Mrs. Vargas |
| Roy Holmer Wallack | Santa Claus |
| Ava Lazar | Playmate |
| Lori Sutton | Playmate |
| April Audia | Mary Ann Zlotnick (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Amy Heckerling | Director |
| Cameron Crowe | Novel, Screenplay |
| Matthew F. Leonetti | Director of Photography |
| C.O. Erickson | Unit Production Manager |
| Tim Gilbert | Stunts |
| David R. Ellis | Stunts |
| Marilyn Vance | Costume Design |
| James Glennon | Camera Operator |
| John R. Leonetti | Assistant Camera |
| Sammy Hagar | Theme Song Performance |
| Al Wyatt Sr. | Stunts |
| Cloudia Rebar | Set Decoration |
| Janice D. Brandow | Hairstylist |
| Frank Griffin | Makeup Artist |
| James Troutman | Sound Effects Editor |
| Albert M. Shapiro | First Assistant Director |
| Dennis Jones | Boom Operator |
| James Thompson | Sound Recordist |
| John Moio | Stunt Coordinator |
| Hugo Cortina | Gaffer |
| Ron Grover | Still Photographer |
| John J. Linder | Key Grip |
| Shanan Harrell | Costume Supervisor |
| Marla Schlom | Costume Supervisor |
| Donah Bassett | Negative Cutter |
| Arthur W. Forney | Assistant Editor |
| Jim Weidman | Music Editor |
| Joan Eisenberg | Unit Publicist |
| Richard E. Butler | Stunts |
| Eric Jenkins | Editor |
| Daniel A. Lomino | Art Direction |
| Don Phillips | Casting |
| Anthony Magro | Sound Effects Editor |
| Dudley Holmes | Property Master |
| Jeffrey L. Sandler | Sound Effects Editor |
| Pat Blymyer | Gaffer |
| Robert Chase | Costume Supervisor |
| Donna Linson | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Chuck Velasco | Costume Supervisor |
| Debra Chiate | Assistant Editor |
| Bob Destocki | Music Coordinator |
| Marion Tumen | Script Supervisor |
| Larry Holt | Stunts |
| Edward Steidele | Foley Artist |
| Julius LeFlore | Stunts |
| Marty P. Ewing | Second Assistant Director |
| Ben Scott | Stunts |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Art Linson | Producer |
| Irving Azoff | Producer |
| C.O. Erickson | Executive Producer |
| Organization | Category | Person |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 27 | 36 | 20 |
| 2024 | 5 | 28 | 43 | 17 |
| 2024 | 6 | 26 | 49 | 13 |
| 2024 | 7 | 34 | 59 | 20 |
| 2024 | 8 | 27 | 41 | 20 |
| 2024 | 9 | 23 | 39 | 14 |
| 2024 | 10 | 24 | 41 | 16 |
| 2024 | 11 | 21 | 35 | 13 |
| 2024 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 14 |
| 2025 | 1 | 20 | 30 | 16 |
| 2025 | 2 | 16 | 21 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 | 9 | 27 | 2 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 9 | 319 | 663 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 6 | 612 | 705 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 4 | 844 | 904 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 1 | 797 | 797 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 615 | 618 |
JPV852
8.0
Seen this one a few times over the years and still as fun as ever with a wonderful ensemble cast, a few of which have had a sustained career (others, like Phoebe Cates, Robert Romanus and Brian Backer, not so much). Has a good amount of heart mixed in with the comedy. Not sure where I place this amo ... ngst other coming-of-age flicks like The Breakfast Club or Dazed and Confused) but still really well made. **4.0/5**
Jun 23, 2021